Celebrity Xpedition 8 days northern itinerary

Sailing to the legendary Galapagos Islands, the intimate Celebrity Xpedition offers an experience that is halfway between a cosmopolitan cruise and an intrepid explorer’s voyage. Guests can enjoy the inviting atmosphere, luxurious interior, and a thrilling sense of adventure. The Celebrity Xpedition cruise ship is in a class of its own, designed not just for travel, but for exploration of the Galapagos Islands, one of the world's last pristine environments. Outfitted with a wealth of luxuries that cater to 98 guests, the vessel's environmentally sound design helps preserve the immaculate archipelago. Each area of Celebrity Xpedition offers its own unique atmosphere and activity, from the peace of the Library to the serenity of the sauna and hot tub on the sun-soaked Sunrise Deck, to the spectacular views from the characterful Blue Finch Bar on the Panorama Deck. The experience is indulgent from the moment guests step on board – with accommodation options to suit the tastes of every guest.

The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands famous for the fact that they were unpopulated by man until the 1800s and the amazing endemic species, especially the giant tortoises which give the islands their name. The islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the surrounding waters are a national park and a biological marine reserve. Of the 18 islands Baltra, Floreana, Isabela, San Cristobal and Santa Cruz are now populated by more than 25 000 people. The original names were given by an English pirate, but the Ecuadorians have given the islands Spanish names. The Islands were made famous by Charles Darwin after he visited them on his scientific voyage on the HMS Beagle and the endemic species here contributed significantly to Darwinian Theory.